2006 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (329 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR3. 2011 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi A8 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi A8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
